Thirty-two states report that they are getting hit hard. Since October 1st, the CDC estimates that there has been 26-million illnesses, 12-million medical visits, 347-thousand hospitalizations and up to 31-thousand deaths.

CDC health officials say that the flu vaccination is the most effective way to avoid attaining the virus. The company recently released a study that shows the flu vaccine is safe for pregnant women.

According to the South Carolina State Department of Health, there has been a decrease in flu activity as of March 1st.